Replacement Dwellings

Barn Conversions

Sites on Farms

Infill & Gap Sites

Dwellings in Existing Clusters

As can be seen in any rural area there are a range of older buildings in the countryside, including some that have been listed, that are no longer needed for their original purpose. These can include school houses, churches and older traditional barns and outbuildings. The reuse and conversion of these types of buildings represent a sustainable approach to development and reuse of existing buildings in the countryside.

This applies to agricultural buildings that have a residential style construction i.e. masonry / stone walls with existing openings.

Planning permission will be granted to proposals for the conversion and adaptation if necessary, of a suitable non-residential building (see right) such as disused barns for a variety of alternative uses, including use as a single dwelling or several residential units. Such proposals will be required to be of a high design quality and integrate suitably into the surrounding landscape.

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Examples of Barn Conversions

Disused barn - Before & After

Weaver's workshop - Before & After